Work in progress

Things have been slow, due to work and family commitments.  I've been able to put in some more roses from the gorgeous photographs I took at the end of June.  Of course there's loads more to go, this is really only the top layer.  It's the complexity of these flowers that makes me want to paint them.  Every one is given the maximum amount of time, an individual identity brought to life.

Studio space

I had this studio space but in the winter I don't enjoy using it.

Inspired by the Open Studios, I decided on Saturday to blitz it and remembered it's actually easier to paint here.  The desk and chair are at the right height and I don't have to worry about using the kitchen table.

Here's a photo of the outside and inside, including the 'studio chandelier'.  As usual I ended up having two projects on the go at once (see the pile of papers at the end).  I noticed the light wasn't good at dusk, so I need to go out and buy a 'daylight' bulb.

In front of the desk is my rocking chair, great for sitting out on the veranda knitting, crocheting, reading or snoozing.